Someotherguyuser Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 MaXair at Ceder Point would be my favorite. The combined high swing with the spinning....my word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 MaXair at Ceder Point would be my favorite. The combined high swing with the spinning....my word. Â AMEN. Not a flat ride person usually, but this ride is TEH AWESOME times, like, a million. And followed closely by SkyHawk, too, as others have mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDipper 80 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 As much as I love Maxair, I think that Cedar Downs just edges it out as my favorite flat because of the pure "fun" factor. I make a point to ride it every time I'm at Cedar Point. From the National Carousel Association's website: nationalcarousel.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MIntaminGCI Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 The Zipper, enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm not a fan at all of spin and pukes, so that eliminates a lot of flat rides for me, but my favorite is actually one that spins - Flyers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominoes Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Black Buccaneer (Swinging ship) Detonator (Drop ride) Apocalypse (Stand up drop ride) Rush (screaming swing) Rameses Revenge (Top spin) Malestrom (Outward facing spinny thing a bit like afterburn) I can't choose a favorite one, cause they are all too good! However, the only on that scares me is Detonator. It is one of the only rides that still scares me... The seatbelt is so loose, and the car kind of launches down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminkid2005 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I will always have a soft spot in my heart for that was at SFNE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I will always have a soft spot in my heart for that was at SFNE. Â I always enjoyed those as well. I know I'm in the minority but I thought they were cool. Â As much as I love Maxair, I think that Cedar Downs just edges it out as my favorite flat because of the pure "fun" factor. I make a point to ride it every time I'm at Cedar Point. Â Rye Playland (My home Park which is in serious danger of never opening again) has one of those too and it's a lot faster than the one at Cedar Point (Though I loved Cedar Downs). If you're ever in the NY area and if Playland still exists it's worth a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'd say the Knoebels Grand Carousel. A lot of flat rides make me dreadfully sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 ^ I have the same problem. I cant go on spinning rides or it will ruin my day. Unfortunately most flat rides do a ton of spinning. My favorite would have to be Cedar Point's Skyhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I loved the Chaos at Cedar Point until those crazy guys tore it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
154bmag Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I like the HUSS Top spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiver Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Honestly, the Moser Gyro Loop that was on display at IAAPA this year was the best flat ride I've ever been on. It was only about 20 feet tall, but that fact that you can control it is AWESOME! It would be totally impractical in any amusement park for its extremely low capacity, but it is definitely cooler and more intense than any flat ride I've ever been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I haven't been on many flats, FYI.  1. Scrambler-esque rides 2. Space Shot  I'm really drawing a blank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXthrills2010 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Scream! at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags over Texas. If not those then it would be the zipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanSe_Colombia Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I love Top Spin and S&S Towers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeryan9 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I feel like fairs and Carnivals always have better flat rides than actual parks. Anyway, my favorite would have to be Tango. You actually feel like your falling out the whole ride though, because the seats are very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 One of the few flats I'll go on is an original Schwarzkopf Enterprise... and that's about it. I don't spin... as there's too much risk of a protein spill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^ Thats a good ride, no doubt. I like Himalaya's, the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^ Classic. I love almost everything that spins. I really love almost every flat ride I've been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I love HUSS UFOs! I'm very lucky to have one at my home park. Easily one of my favorite flats ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I love the Moser Vertigos. They are compact and you can get some really insane rides on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I don't have one favorite flat ride, as I keep them in separate categories and don't rank the categories against each other. However, I'll list my favorites for each category: Â Bumper Car: Sandblasters at SFMM Carousel: The Carousel at SCBB, closely followed by Cedar Downs Racing Derby at Cedar Point Drop Ride: Tie between Scream at SFNE and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at DCA Ferris Wheel: Mickey's Fun Wheel at DCA Pendulum: Skyhawk at Cedar Point Scrambler: Astrosphere at Funtown Splashtown USA Simulator: Curse of Darkastle at BGW, closely followed by Soarin' Over California at DCA Spinner: La Revolucion at KBF Swing Ride: Windseeker at KBF Undefined (rides that don't fit nicely into another category): Tie between Catepult and Houdini's Great Escape, both at SFNE Â In general, my favorite types of flats are drop rides, followed by swing rides, pendulums and good simulators. My least favorite flats are Ferris Wheels, not because I don't like heights but because I generally find them boring. Also, I have yet to ride a decent bumper car ride, hence my choice for that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasty82 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I love flat rides! Â - Soriani & Moser: Top Star Tour - Huss: Breakdance, Enterprise, Frisbee, Magic, Megadance, Flipper, Top Spin, Booster - Mondial: Shake R5, Inferno - KMG: Afterburner - Zierer: Star Shape - Mack: Musik Express, Hully Gully - Gerstlauer: Suspended Polyp - Schwarzkopf: Monster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I love Scrambler-style flats. However, I haven't been on many flat rides, so I am eager to try Revolution/Frisbee rides, Enterprises, and more drop towers, among others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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